Michael Essien, Ghana - 41 years

Michael Essien from Ghana have had advanced positions among the top scorers in Champions League 2004/2005 and Africa Cup of Nations 2008 but never scored enough goals in any season to become the leagues number one top scorer.

Michael Essien (or Michael Kojo Essien as his full name is) is today 41 years old. His date of birth was 3 December 1982, and he was born in Accra, Ghana. His most common position on the field was midfielder. In total he did 59 matches wearing his national team sweater and scored 9 goals in these games. He ended his football career as a player in 2020.